Late to learn concert venue’s fate
Late to learn concert venue’s fate
The boss of Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley Winery admits he didn’t know last Saturday’s huge concert would be his venue’s last till a reporter informed him the night before.
Philip Chandler
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‘Regional deal’ sought for projects
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‘Regional deal’ sought for projects
Planning is well advanced for two critical Queenstown infrastructure projects — a Southern Lakes base hospital and a $200 million gondola link between Frankton and the CBD.
Slopehill marvel for sale
Slopehill marvel for sale
For size and opulence, a property for sale on Queenstown’s Slopehill Rd for $11.85 million would take a lot of beating.
Siblings among locals off to worlds
Siblings among locals off to worlds
Two Queenstown siblings off to world ice hockey tournaments this month expect some pretty tough competition.
Burns’ birthday adds to the merriment
Burns’ birthday adds to the merriment
Expect next Saturday’s fourth annual Arrowtown Burns Supper & Ceilidh to be even merrier than usual.
Mountaineer’s many highs
Mountaineer’s many highs
Fifty-seven years after taking up mountaineering in his native Britain, Queenstowner-turned-Arrowtowner Brian Hall is still climbing. He tells Philip Chandler why he gave up full-blooded...
Chocolate lovers’ paradise to open
Chocolate lovers’ paradise to open
Chocs away.
Functions move for Ayrburn
Functions move for Ayrburn
Queenstown's Ayrburn intends adding a function centre to its burgeoning hospitality precinct.
‘Make hay while the sun shines’
‘Make hay while the sun shines’
The boss of Queenstown’s Chamber of Commerce believes more CBD retailers should make hay while the sun shines and open later.
Steamer Wharf gap filled
Steamer Wharf gap filled
Five years after Queenstown’s Wharf Casino closed, its former Steamer Wharf premises are finally being re-leased for a bar/restaurant.
Share and share alike at Jack’s Point
Share and share alike at Jack’s Point
A couple are selling one-eighth freehold shares in a luxury three-bedroom Queenstown apartment as a way for people to afford a local holiday pad, while also being able to enjoy good capital...
Unseasonal ice hockey comp
Unseasonal ice hockey comp
Go figure — one of Queenstown’s biggest summer sports tournaments involves ice hockey.
Queenstown’s Standards bearer
Queenstown’s Standards bearer
A Queenstowner's bringing his extensive building industry knowledge to the independent body overseeing the adoption and revision of New Zealand standards across the board.
Busker’s new direction
Busker’s new direction
An uber-talented Queenstown muso best known for his energetic saxophone busking on the CBD waterfront is about to record his songs with a view to then touring the world with them.
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?
Filming of a blockbuster American movie, Heart of the Beast, allegedly starring Hollywood mega-star Brad Pitt, starts in Queenstown in March.
Dr Val: ‘Why I had to quit’
Dr Val: ‘Why I had to quit’
Queenstown's longest-serving doctor says she’s quit her job as she felt it was time for a change, however she’s not ready to hang up her stethoscope.
A Queenstown Hill bobby-dazzler
A Queenstown Hill bobby-dazzler
Even allowing for the host of architectural masterpieces on Queenstown Hill, a four-bedroom home for sale at 61 Highview Tce arguably still stands out.
Liana’s massive lake challenge
Liana’s massive lake challenge
It's not your average New Year’s resolution.
Mason’s vaulted into Volts
Mason’s vaulted into Volts
This past gap between Christmas and New Year was a quiet time for most, but for young Queenstown cricketer Mason Clarke it was a literal game-changer.
Show-time at Lake Hayes
Show-time at Lake Hayes
Organisers of Queenstown’s Lake Hayes A&P Show at the Lake Hayes showgrounds are pulling out all stops to make Saturday’s 109th event an absolute show-stopper.